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LB52 BHF

2003 Vauxhall Vivaro

Red Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Mar 2020
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

112,145 mi
Last recorded112,145 miles
Recorded on2 Mar 2019
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Vivaro113,068 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLB52 BHF
MakeVauxhall
ModelVivaro
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 2 Mar 2019 112,145 miles

Offside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear wheel binding slightly

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Dec 2017 101,738 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 1 Dec 2016 98,914 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2015 192,004 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 11 Sep 2015 191,581 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2)

Nearside Front Lower Radius arm severely distorted (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Lower Radius arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

engine light on

oil low

rear loading door don't open

Pass 5 Sep 2014 185,118 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

service mulfuction lihght on , throttle does not allways respond

Fail 2 Sep 2014 185,093 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Steering system excessively rough (2.2.D.1)

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

Steering wheel locking device insecure (2.1.6)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

service mulfuction lihght on , throttle does not allways respond

Pass 30 Jul 2013 179,047 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2013 179,047 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 25 Jul 2012 166,424 miles

various body damage

Centre Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

air bag lamp on

engine oil leak

o/s/r handbrake cable outer split/ un clipped

passenger outer seat belt buckle latching poor

service lamp on

wear in both front lower arm bushes [ both sides]

wear on edge of drivers side seat belt webbing

wipers poor

Fail 20 Jul 2012 166,420 miles

Centre Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Centre Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

air bag lamp on

clutch pedal sticks down

engine oil leak

n/s/f tyre low [replace soon]

o/s/f mirror glass damaged

o/s/f tyre low on outer shoulder

o/s/r handbrake cable outer split/ un clipped

passenger outer seat belt buckle latching poor

service lamp on

various body damage

wear in both front lower arm bushes [ both sides]

wear on edge of drivers side seat belt webbing

wipers poor

Pass 27 Jul 2011 152,698 miles

airbag warning light on

engine malfunction warning light on

front number plate cracked

n/s/f tyre worn on outer edge

Fail 27 Jul 2011 152,697 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

airbag warning light on

engine malfunction warning light on

front number plate cracked

n/s/f tyre worn on outer edge

Pass 22 Jul 2010 143,616 miles

airbag light on

front registration plate cracked

Fail 22 Jul 2010 143,612 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

airbag light on

front registration plate cracked

Pass 29 Jul 2009 142,585 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2009 142,580 miles

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 27 Jul 2008 138,410 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2007 119,327 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2006 105,642 miles

How Reliable is the Vauxhall Vivaro?

Based on 3,853,716 MOT tests across 280,649 vehicles.

68.6%
Pass Rate
8,329
Miles/Year
24
Year Lifespan
280,649
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Track rod end ball joint has excessive play 144,341
Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint 70,699
position lamp(s) not working 68,920
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 66,403
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 53,993
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LB52 BHF is a 2003 Vauxhall Vivaro in Red with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

Across all 2003 Vauxhall Vivaro models, the average MOT pass rate is 64.3% with a typical mileage of 113,068 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Vauxhall Vivaro fails its MOT is track rod end ball joint has excessive play, accounting for 144,341 recorded failures. If you're considering buying LB52 BHF, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Vauxhall Vivaro typically stays on UK roads for around 24 years. At 23 years old, this Vauxhall Vivaro is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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LB52 BHF is a 2003 Vauxhall Vivaro, first registered on 21 February 2003.

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